Ztbe tertielb troll Vol. XXXIX Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, Mass., April 24, 1965 Number 10 Exhibition, Catalogue Result From Study Seniors Elect Ed Flickinger President Of Class; Of Deerfield Artist Choose Campbell, Finkowski, Davis As Officers The Academy's Hilson Gallery 0 has appeared this spring with one of the most elaborate exhibitions in Leaders Will Be Active its history. The retrospective dis- In Spring Affairs play, entitled "James Wells Champ- /ley, 1843-1903: His World," is the by Winston Emmons work of the American Studies The senior class met Friday Group and attempts to portray the night, April 16, to elect officers life, times, and work of a little- and on the third ballot named Ed Flickinger president. Bruce Camp- known nineteenth-century artist bell was chosen for vice-president. who spent much of his time in the The majority town of Deerfield. secured for Mike Finkowski the position of secre- Paintings Stir Interest tary, while Jack Davis was select- The exhibit represents a year and ed to serve as treasurer. a half of work by the group, under Until the end of the year these the advisership of Mr. Peter Spang, four will do the groundwork for associate curator of the Heritage and will conduct class meetings to Edward G. Flickinger Bruce C. Campbell Michael J. Finkowski, III Jack W. Davis, Jr. Foundation. The project began plan the complex Commencement when a group of the artist's paint- program. As alumni the officers ident will demand the qualities of of last year's Williams Cup, award- charged with the responsibilities ings in the possession of Mr. and will work to keep their classmates leadership, initiative, and thor- ed by the senior class to the boy of Editor-in-Chief of THE SCROLL. Mrs. Henry N. Flynt excited the in close association with each oth- oughness for which he was elected. whom they consider the most out- Also attaining membership in Cum. er and members' curiosity, and they de- Deerfield. Campbell, of Lake Forest, Illi- standing junior. From South Deer- Laude, he participates in debating, cided to investigate his life and Flickinger Is Active nois, was elected in absentia be- field, Finkowski is president of the was recipient of last year's Har- work for a possible exhibition. Recipient of top laurels, Flick- cause of a college inspection visit. Glee Club, a cheerleader, co-cap- vard Prize Book, and twill enroll By writing over 300 letters to inger belongs to the Senate and Vice-president of the Band and tain of soccer, an attackman for in Harvard next September. His museums, collectors, and other ex- the Glee Club and has two years Advertising Manager of THE lacrosse, and a SCROLL Editorial duties will include the financing perts and by contacting descen- of varsity football, basketball, and SCROLL, Campbell gave valuable Board member. He is responsible of the class gift and handling dents and surviving acquaintances, lacrosse experience. A Lima, Ohio assistance to varsity hockey as a for recording the minutes of class alumni contributions. the group searched for more pic- resident and University of North goalie. He will work in harmony meetings and maintaining contact tures and biographical sources. Carolina Morehead Scholarship with Flickinger to insure the suc- with the class after graduation Visits were paid to museums and li- winner, he also handles the re- cessful completion of the school while he is studying at Harvard. Academy Anticipates braries, and a surprising amount of sponsibility of proctoring the John year. Treasurer Davis, of Elm Grove, material was collected through the Williams House. The role of pres- Secretary Finkowski was winner Wisconsin, this year has been Spring Day Showing sympathetic help of almost every- one who was approached. This May 8 parents and guests Prints Catalogue Class Of 1940 Commences 25th Reunion Weekend; will be seeing Deerfield at its best. In order to preserve a record of Many of the school's clubs and their work, the club compiled a 58- To Feature Campus Tours, Discussions, Symposium organizations have been feverishly page descriptive catalogue covering preparing during the past few both critical and biographical weeks for their highlight of the Event Is First 25-Year Reunion ground. Publication was then made the Academy as it now exists, 25 speeches by Mr. Boyden and Mr. year, Spring Day. Conklin in addition to discussions possible through a generous initial During School Session; years after their graduation, taking The Dramatics Club will initiate advantage of a normal weekend among the alumni. The afternoon grant from the Robert Sterling 50 To Participate the weekend with The Man Who situation. Consequently, emphasis is free for additional campus and Clark Foundation of New York and Came to Dinner. Saturday morn- nas been placed on the personal town sightseeing or viewing of any the contributions of many other by Larry Phillips ing most of the junior squads will side of Deerfield, through the boys athletic contests, although the var- patrons. Deerfield's first class reunion con- play on the Lower Level, and var- themselves and their activities. sity program here is limited to the The exhibit ducted during a regular school ses- sity tennis will tackle the alumni. itself is divided into Deerfield Relays at the Track. several sections and includes sion is taking place this weekend Program Offers Variety After the outdoor picnic luncheon sketches, photographs, and illus- for 50 of the 152-member class of After registration yesterday in Conduct Symposium and dinner for the parents in the trations, as well as oils, watercolors, 1940. Stephen A. Stack, secretary the Deerfield Inn, reserved exclu- Highlighting the entire occasion is Dining Hall, varsity baseball, la- and pastels ranging in subject from of the class, originated the idea and sively for the alumni as headquar- the morning symposium of alumni, crosse, and track will compete Shack Hill to Mont Blanc. Also dis- is presiding on the reunion com- ters for the weekend, the guests faculty, and student participation, against Suffield, Holy Cross, and played is a colorful reconstruction mittee with Chairman and Class were present at the Deerfield-Taft which will discuss the topic: "What Vermont, respectively. The club of the artist's New York studio. President David H. Bradley, Peter debate, after which was held the should the independent secondary exhibits will be open to visitors. The gallery will be open from 2 to Chase, Henry N. Flynt, Jr., Roger first of many receptions. school do to prepare for the latter Climaxing the evening will be 5 p.m. every day this spring, and G. Goodeve, Richard A. Hunter, and Until noon today each alumnus part of the 20th century?" Senior the traditional Spring Day con- informal tours are given by Pres- William H. Pescosolido. tours the campus with a guide se- Jack Davis will deliver the keynote cert, in which the Glee Club, the ident Chris Monkhouse and other The primary purpose of this re- lected from the student body. address before deliberation starts Band, and the entire student body members of the group. union is to acquaint the alumni with Luncheon will be followed by the (Continued on Page 7) will participate. only planned class meeting. While offering an opportunity to meet former classmates again, this meet- ing will also encompass brief MacDuffie Band Dance Follows Tonight's Concert Late this afternoon approximate- ly 80 boys will depart for Spring- field to attend the annual Band Concert and dance with the Mac- Duffie School. After preliminary introductions, the couples will spend the time before dinner get- ting acquainted. Following dessert the scene will shift to the Auditorium, where the Deerfield Concert Band under the direction of Dr. J. Clement Schuler, will give a 45-minute performance. The rest of the evening will be spent by the boys and their dates American Studies Group member Maurice Willey examines a portion dancing to the melodious strains Mr. Chisholm, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Suitor prepare for this morning's of the Champney exhibit now in the Hilson Gallery. —photo by Sterne of the Dance Band. panel discussion tvith members of the Class of 1940. —Photo by Baker 2 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL April 24, 1965 Stampeding King The Essential King Despite the overwhelming public approba- Over the past decade, relations tion race have for the goals, tactics, and results of Martin been thrust into the headlines as this country's Luther King's civil rights campaign, it is doubt- foremost and most urgent domestic ful whether they problem. The are truly in the best interest of cause has suddenly captured America's fancy; the United States. There is no question that vot- everyone is lauding civil rights thousands ing restriction as rush and other forms of discrimination to Selma and Montgomery to march for equality. are shamefully unjust. What must be criticized are the over-zealous and injudicious efforts being To an outsider the entire situation must ap- used to correct these wrongs. pear to be an expert job of spreading propaganda The entire government, it seems, has been and swaying public opinion on the part of a well- stampeded by Negro leaders into disregard for oiled machine under the persuasive Martin Lu- basic constitutionalism. Attempting to appease ther King. Who wouldn't be driven to tears at an indignant nation incited by a sensation-seek- the injustice of it all upon hearing the pleaful ing press, Congress is certain to pass the Presi- strains of "We Shall Overcome" or Dr. King's dent's voting rights bill. eloquent cry: "It will not be long. We ain't goin' let nobody turn us around." This Are we falling dupe arbitrary and discriminatory legislation to the shrewdness of King and his lieutenants? would threaten the constitutional right of states We certainly are, and, in fact, that's the way it to determine voting processes in national, state, should be! and local elections; it would assume that the de- fendant state is guilty until proven innocent, a Every cause must have a daring and almost rather novel approach; it would arrogant leader who is willing to stick his neck provide no ex- Tallying the ballots clusion of illiterate adults.